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Recent Examples of outwardly
Donald Trump is outwardly pro-Israel, and though he ...
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Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
And despite only playing three times since his last win on Feb. 22 — Gustavsson has started 13 of the past 14 games — Fleury has not outwardly shown any disappointment despite the unceremonious way his career is coming to an end.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Fans were thrilled to see Donna, who has been very respectful of her son's relationship, outwardly show her support for Swift, 35.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Maggie Kuntz is heartbreaking as the girl whose friendships are tested by her loyalty to her creepy father, and Morgan Scott, as the outwardly confident Atlanta girl, registers every undercurrent and slight.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
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Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 25 Apr. 2025
And despite only playing three times since his last win on Feb. 22 — Gustavsson has started 13 of the past 14 games — Fleury has not outwardly shown any disappointment despite the unceremonious way his career is coming to an end.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Fans were thrilled to see Donna, who has been very respectful of her son's relationship, outwardly show her support for Swift, 35.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Maggie Kuntz is heartbreaking as the girl whose friendships are tested by her loyalty to her creepy father, and Morgan Scott, as the outwardly confident Atlanta girl, registers every undercurrent and slight.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outwardly
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New 70th anniversary entertainment, outfits and more The theme of the 70th anniversary is Celebrate Happy and everything about it – from its infectiously bubbly and seemingly ubiquitous theme song performed by the Jonas Brothers to its bright blue, pink and purple decor – is designed to delight.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Now, who doesn't love a good story about a seemingly miraculous medical treatment saving a cute, chubby-cheeked baby?—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Still, the Mets apparently are interested in him and a change of scenery could do him well.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The Justice Department apparently repudiated that position shortly after expressing it, which suggests that all parts of the executive branch weren’t quite working from the same playbook, at least initially, even after that year of internal discussion.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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And though the number has grown from 10% in 2014, this rise was largely sparked by the global need for reliable information during challenging times, and levels have been evidently settling since.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Ratcliffe was granted control over footballing operations, and his remit has evidently widened beyond that.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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Maresca was able to change the momentum first by bringing on Reece James for Madueke at the interval — ostensibly not a particularly attack-minded change, but a bold one nonetheless.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The first round of tariffs, ostensibly aimed at reducing the amount of fentanyl and fentanyl precursors illegally brought into the United States but manufactured in China, were established on Feb. 1 and March 3 and each added a 10% tax on U.S. imports from China.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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Austin doesn't even seem to register his witless neighbor's lack of social skills until Craig punches his lights out—supposedly in fun—during a guys' night get-together.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Apparently the director doesn’t mind the cotton candy smoke wafting up from a supposedly dead body.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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“Outwardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outwardly. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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